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4 Press button on PCIe
fan.
Move fan to left, 5
which releases
retention bar.
6 Disconnect card’s
cables from
backplane board.
Holding card by top 7
corners, pull it up out
of slot and remove
card from computer.
Note: If card is held in place by retention bar, complete steps 4 and 5. Otherwise, release small
locking clip at front of card’s connector by pushing clip up. Then go to step 6.
Checklist for handling card:
When removing or installing card, handle it only by the edges. Do not touch its connectors •
or any components.
Don’t rock card from side to side; instead, lift card straight up from connecotr to remove it, •
and press card straight into slot to install it.
Don’t force card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull card out. Check connector and slot for •
damage or obstructions, then try inserting card again.
Pull card gently to see if it is properly connected. If it resists and stays in place and its gold •
connectors are barely visible, card is connected.